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James Merryman Obituary

MERRYMAN, JAMES H., LTG, USA (Ret.)

On Tuesday, June 24, 2003, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Beloved husband of Jane Merryman; and loving father of L. James Merryman and his wife Andrea; grandfather of Victoria and Emma Merryman; and brother of Bob Merryman. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. at DEMAINE SPRINGFIELD-ANNANDALE CHAPEL, Backlick and Edsall Rds., Springfield, VA. A funeral service will Full Military Honors will be held on Friday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at the Fort Myer Old Post Chapel, with interment to follow at Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Henderson State University Foundation - Merryman Scholarship (for outstanding ROTC cadets), Attn: John Gyllin, Director of Development, PO Box 7540, Arkadelphia, AR 71999.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 29, 2003.

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Debbi Rosewell

July 24, 2003

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I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I lost my mom last year so I know what you're going through. My prayers are with you and your family.



Debbi Dunstan Rosewell

Wakefield High School

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